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. >> our soldiers in afghanistan repeatedly asked admiral mullen yesterday, will we get paid? will our families get your checks? shame on the republicans for making that happen. in battle, when you accidentally shoot your own, it's called friendly fire. when you deliberately shoot your own it's called fraging. republicans stop fraging the american economy and american people. >> luke russert is live on the capitol hill with the latest. we have the senate and house now working hard what's happening? >> right now as you saw, richard, there is a spirited debate on the house floor about harry reid's bill. speaker boehner taking an interesting step. the house will, in fact, vote down harry reid's proposal to raise the nation's debt limit. interesting because harry reid says it is still not a finished product. speaker boehner and eric cantor taking a symbolic step showing the harry reid proposal has nowhere of going in the house. that should go about 2:30 p.m. mitch mcconnell and harry reid spoke on the senate floor back and forth. mitch mcconnell saying in order for there to be a c
. >> our soldiers in afghanistan repeatedly asked admiral mullen yesterday, will we get paid? will our families get your checks? shame on the republicans for making that happen. in battle, when you accidentally shoot your own, it's called friendly fire. when you deliberately shoot your own it's called fraging. republicans stop fraging the american economy and american people. >> luke russert is live on the capitol hill with the latest. we have the senate and house now working hard...
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. >> tonight, martha raddatz looks at the wars in iraq and afghanistan on a political, strategic, and personal >> this week on "newsmakers >> was there a moment when it sunk in that democrats were now in the minority? >> it has been sinking in pretty quickly since the election, but this week brought it home. republicans, on the very first day, had their speaker say they want openness, transparency, accountability and things should be done in a way where members can participate and offer amendments. then, the first bill they are bringing up will not have a day of hearings or no chance to offer amendments for change. and it will repeal the health care system. not take what is good and make changes they don't agree with, but repeal the whole thing. this is not serious. it is theater. the health care bill is a serious matter and to repeal it could be disrupted and tragic for a lot of people. >> what were you thinking during the symbolic moment of the big gavel being passed. >> i first thought is i was pleased by it. we do have a peaceful transition in this country and the american people
. >> tonight, martha raddatz looks at the wars in iraq and afghanistan on a political, strategic, and personal >> this week on "newsmakers >> was there a moment when it sunk in that democrats were now in the minority? >> it has been sinking in pretty quickly since the election, but this week brought it home. republicans, on the very first day, had their speaker say they want openness, transparency, accountability and things should be done in a way where members can...
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inevitable interest rate rise with the -- >> and 's cockamamy scheme to say when we cone be in iraq and afghanistan. >> we are on the road to greece friday this book we are going to find out how much the economy grew in the last three months. it going to be dismal. certainly less than 2%. that's a lousy growth rate. that will make the deficit worse. we are on the road to greece, no question. >> sean: interest rates go up we get downgraded any savings we are talking about is wiped out. lower growth rate, any savings is again. >> at growth rates projected in the plans i've seen and the president's budget assume 4% growth. are you kidding me? you think you are going to get 4% growth in the coming years? not going to happen. >> what is so troubling about this, i had somebody tweet me before i came out, remind everybody that most americans live within their means. all this talk about raising the debt ceiling every five, six, seven, eight months that doesn't happen in real life families. what has happened is, we've been playing musical chairs for decades. now the music has stopped. >> sean: connie mack a
inevitable interest rate rise with the -- >> and 's cockamamy scheme to say when we cone be in iraq and afghanistan. >> we are on the road to greece friday this book we are going to find out how much the economy grew in the last three months. it going to be dismal. certainly less than 2%. that's a lousy growth rate. that will make the deficit worse. we are on the road to greece, no question. >> sean: interest rates go up we get downgraded any savings we are talking about is...
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so what i said, namely, under the plan i thought i was going to be voting for, money for iraq and afghanistan would be competing with other -- >> what you thought was there was not there. >> no. it was exactly opposite of what i thought was there. >> so you took the time to read it. nancy pelosi said sunday night she wasn't sure -- she wanted to read the bill before she supported it. she supported it. but do you think your colleagues actually read the bill? >> i think a large number of people this time read, if not the whole thing, the most significant parts of it it. this was a very important issue, and, yes -- let me put it this way. by the time people voted i do not think there were any pieces of it where people were under the misimpression i was under monday. it was not available to me on monday. it was obviously to the leader. and that caucus, it it was a very newsful caucus. joe biden, jack lew head of the budget office, people answered questions. i believe that this bill was frankly better understood when we voted on it than most. >> listen, i have to ask you this. a veteran like barne
so what i said, namely, under the plan i thought i was going to be voting for, money for iraq and afghanistan would be competing with other -- >> what you thought was there was not there. >> no. it was exactly opposite of what i thought was there. >> so you took the time to read it. nancy pelosi said sunday night she wasn't sure -- she wanted to read the bill before she supported it. she supported it. but do you think your colleagues actually read the bill? >> i think a...
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is there any town in afghanistan that afghans can hold? i look for the ownership in what we hope for a decent outlook in afghanistan. >> but we do not want to get bogged down in an individual circumstances. the question still remains. i am trying to draw a parallel but not an analogy. the int still remains. we have to decide whether or not we will have a worldwide military presence in the sense of actual interference or trying to own situations, political situations, by military means. that this really affects every single thing have spoken about today. >> i agree there will be trade- offs and we will have to face up to that. there's no question. we are the tent pole that holds up the world. i am not sure how comfortable i would be in hawaii if china control the pacific. there is one thing that your question raises and i can tell you for sure that we are headed for a time of trade-offs, ok? we cannot simply jump in everywhere that we want. if i have to have a trade-off, then the ones i am looking for where i would consider participating ar
is there any town in afghanistan that afghans can hold? i look for the ownership in what we hope for a decent outlook in afghanistan. >> but we do not want to get bogged down in an individual circumstances. the question still remains. i am trying to draw a parallel but not an analogy. the int still remains. we have to decide whether or not we will have a worldwide military presence in the sense of actual interference or trying to own situations, political situations, by military means....
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on abc 7 news at 6:00, held on the way for thousands of troops travis ties by the wars and iraq and afghanistan. >> also, work on the way at the airport. >>> what is coming could be the biggest debt toward helping veterans with combat issues. >> better and suffering from ptsd release. they claimed they were illegally denied benefits, a judge still approve the settlement. >> 36 years after the watergate scandal, a federal judge once richard nixon's grand jury testimony made public. the government has an opportunity to appeal the release of the transcript. the obama administration is opposed to releasing the documents saying it could affect people still alive. >> chris will make modifications to the runaway at ronald reagan national airport. overnight noise and vibration for residents along the river. it will happen from 11:00 until 6:00 a.m. for the next three months. >> drivers and alexandria be where, you could be watched. cameras on south patrick and given street will be fully operational. if you are caught, you will be slapped with a $50 fine. >> 6:00, it is a popular program -- getting a ar
on abc 7 news at 6:00, held on the way for thousands of troops travis ties by the wars and iraq and afghanistan. >> also, work on the way at the airport. >>> what is coming could be the biggest debt toward helping veterans with combat issues. >> better and suffering from ptsd release. they claimed they were illegally denied benefits, a judge still approve the settlement. >> 36 years after the watergate scandal, a federal judge once richard nixon's grand jury testimony...
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. >> all the people in iraq and afghanistan. that's not so much. $3 billion. people all around the world. what else? >> we have to take care of unemployment insurance. >> although people struggling out there. you know they must be taken care of. that's $13 billion. what else? too snigs. >> well, we have to pay veterans benefits. we have to take care of our veterans. >> we're taking care of our veterans. that's $3 billion more. you can't forget your federal salaries here. all the people who make the government run. are you going to throw those in? >> of course. >> we put those in. what else do you want to pay for here? >> you've got it. people who get irs refunds. what about those people? >> 77% of the country gets irs refunds. we have to take care of those people. you're almost there? what else do you want? >> tuition assistance. education. >> all those young people are going to need jobs. you're over here. and now, do you know what? i showed up at your door. i'm an advocate for the poor in this country. i'm telling you if you don't put in food and nutrition s
. >> all the people in iraq and afghanistan. that's not so much. $3 billion. people all around the world. what else? >> we have to take care of unemployment insurance. >> although people struggling out there. you know they must be taken care of. that's $13 billion. what else? too snigs. >> well, we have to pay veterans benefits. we have to take care of our veterans. >> we're taking care of our veterans. that's $3 billion more. you can't forget your federal salaries...
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we're now spending about $160 billion per year, still fighting the wars in iraq and afghanistan. we have many weapons systems out there that were designed to fight the old cold war and not international terrorism. i happen to believe we can make very significant cuts in military spending as part of deficit reduction while still retaining our military -- are strong military presence there are programs in agriculture and across the board you can cut. i don't know how you cut medicaid when you have 50 million people today without health insurance. i don't know what you do about medicare. you can make some changes without reducing benefits and i would be open to that. right now, we don't negotiate drug prices. i think there is a lot of savings to be made in medicare if we did what we do with the va. there are improvements that can be made but the idea that some have floated the eligible to a level to 67 is basically in same period what do you do if you are 66? what you are low income and have cancer? that is a death sentence. i could not support that. >> as much as you say the republ
we're now spending about $160 billion per year, still fighting the wars in iraq and afghanistan. we have many weapons systems out there that were designed to fight the old cold war and not international terrorism. i happen to believe we can make very significant cuts in military spending as part of deficit reduction while still retaining our military -- are strong military presence there are programs in agriculture and across the board you can cut. i don't know how you cut medicaid when you...
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it is the case of a young soldier who died in afghanistan before christmas. it appears a colleagues gun went off and the bullet hit him in the head. >> for months now, we have received inaccurate information from the ministry. that means the ministry does not have things under control. > in suc cases, the state prosecutors are responsible for the investigation. it is not for the minister to intervene. an investigation is underway. we will wait for the results. >> in a separate matter, the german training ship gorch fock had to return to port in argentina after training officers refused an order to climb a rigging. it led to the death of a sailor back in november. lawmakers are also demanding information on allegations that messages sent home from troops in afghanistan were opened. they want to know how systematic this intrusion was. gutenberg says this question will be fully investigated. >> in sports, germany have avoided an early exit from the world handball championship by beating tunisia in their last game of the first stage. the 2007 champions defeated t
it is the case of a young soldier who died in afghanistan before christmas. it appears a colleagues gun went off and the bullet hit him in the head. >> for months now, we have received inaccurate information from the ministry. that means the ministry does not have things under control. > in suc cases, the state prosecutors are responsible for the investigation. it is not for the minister to intervene. an investigation is underway. we will wait for the results. >> in a separate...
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then a senate hearing on strategy in iraq and afghanistan. >> i think the balance of academic freedom have been pushed too far. >> she suggests that the tenure mentality needs to go. >> there are professors of cooking and nutritional studies who have tenure now. professor who is telling the party line will say that we need someone to have security to talk about immigration even though it is controversy. someone in nutritional studies needs to be able to say something controversial about obesity. >> that and other reasons you
then a senate hearing on strategy in iraq and afghanistan. >> i think the balance of academic freedom have been pushed too far. >> she suggests that the tenure mentality needs to go. >> there are professors of cooking and nutritional studies who have tenure now. professor who is telling the party line will say that we need someone to have security to talk about immigration even though it is controversy. someone in nutritional studies needs to be able to say something...
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soldiers fighting in iraq and afghanistan could see their checks stopped. the joint chiefs of staff mike mullen was in kandahar today and while speaking with soldiers they brought up the debt fight here in washington. >> there are many of you living paycheck to paycheck and if paychecks were to stop, it can have a devastating ill pact and devastating impact pretty quickly. >> and he told the soldiers like most government agencies there will be belt tightening and cuts and that include cutbacks to military benefits. >>> here at home we have been following what is a serious concern for residents and business owners in adams comorg. last week police instituted operation adams morgan, but now they have one measure that has been making a difference and they have put an end to it. darcy spencer is there tonight. >> reporter: last weekend d.c. police launched operation adams morgan in an attempt to tame the night life some are saying is out of control. friday night, police eliminated the parking on the southside of northeast which is the side of most of the bars.
soldiers fighting in iraq and afghanistan could see their checks stopped. the joint chiefs of staff mike mullen was in kandahar today and while speaking with soldiers they brought up the debt fight here in washington. >> there are many of you living paycheck to paycheck and if paychecks were to stop, it can have a devastating ill pact and devastating impact pretty quickly. >> and he told the soldiers like most government agencies there will be belt tightening and cuts and that...
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we'll tell you what terrorism has to do the world headlines now, another one of southern afghanistan's powerbrokers was killed today by a suicide bomber. the assassination of kandahar's mayor was the third killing in the last two weeks. the taliban has claimed responsibility for all three attacks. >>> libyan rebels received a diplomatic boost today with recognition from great britain. the conflict there in libya has gone under the public's radar recently because of more pressing economic concerns here in washington. but national cute correspondent jennifer griffin tells us -- national security correspondent jennifer griffin tells the nato mission is still unaccomplished. >> this is a video broadcast on libya state television tuesday of the pan am lockerbie bomber rallying support for libyan leader muammar qaddafi in downtown tripoli. the lockerbie bomber was released on compassionate grounds by a scottish judge two years ago, because he was reportedly dying of cancer. but he's still standing, as is muammar qaddafi, five months after the start of an operation the white house said would
we'll tell you what terrorism has to do the world headlines now, another one of southern afghanistan's powerbrokers was killed today by a suicide bomber. the assassination of kandahar's mayor was the third killing in the last two weeks. the taliban has claimed responsibility for all three attacks. >>> libyan rebels received a diplomatic boost today with recognition from great britain. the conflict there in libya has gone under the public's radar recently because of more pressing...
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defense secretary leon panetta has begun his first trip in afghanistan. he arrived in kabul and plan to meet with u.s. troops and harmidkarzai. >> former first lady betty ford has died. she helped to found a rehabilitation clinic that bears her name. she will be buried along side her husband in grand rapids, michigan. >> and talking to two gop candidates. congressman thaddeus mccotter and gary johnson . all that and the duke and duchess of cambridge . the latest on the royal visit coming up on america's news headquarters. see you then. from the streets to the classroom. unions are now teaching a big labor agenda . the session called trouble made for schools is geared for getting new members. johnathon you think that the troublemaker classes are spelling trouble, why. >> troublemaker schools. what ever happened. what happened. teaching kids mob tactics and government hand outs is outrageous. it is happening in a public school that gets millions and millions of federal and state dollars. teaching kids trouble making. i have no problems with unions but they'
defense secretary leon panetta has begun his first trip in afghanistan. he arrived in kabul and plan to meet with u.s. troops and harmidkarzai. >> former first lady betty ford has died. she helped to found a rehabilitation clinic that bears her name. she will be buried along side her husband in grand rapids, michigan. >> and talking to two gop candidates. congressman thaddeus mccotter and gary johnson . all that and the duke and duchess of cambridge . the latest on the royal visit...
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i mean, spending at its height in iraq and afghanistan. in addition, if i understand correctly, $400 billion in interest that we would not need to pay because of the elimination of this phantom $1 trillion. so right from the beginning, you're starting about half as many, quote, unquote, cuts as nor reid suggests that are there. i think, you know, that's a nonstarter. if that passes the house, it passes because all the democrats pass and some republicans vote for it. i can't imagine that republicans would vote for something that's obviously that phony. >> there are doubts whether he could get the 60 votes needed to move it past in the democratic-controlled senate. >> if miles an hour mcconnell wants to draw the line on this issue he can prevent this plan from getting 60 votes. democrats need seven republicans to join them to get 60. republicans need 13 democrats. in this case, in today's politics, 13 is the smaller number. >> and let's remember why we're here. harry reid had an opportunity back in december of 2010 to bring up the debt limit
i mean, spending at its height in iraq and afghanistan. in addition, if i understand correctly, $400 billion in interest that we would not need to pay because of the elimination of this phantom $1 trillion. so right from the beginning, you're starting about half as many, quote, unquote, cuts as nor reid suggests that are there. i think, you know, that's a nonstarter. if that passes the house, it passes because all the democrats pass and some republicans vote for it. i can't imagine that...
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troops serving in afghanistan. marines want to know if they'll get paid if the debt deadline expires. it was the first question they asked the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff during his visit today to afghanistan. admirable mike mullen told him he does not know the answer, but says he's confident they will eventually get any salary they're owed. >>> failure to raise the debt ceiling could have widespread impact and end up costing us all more. interest rates for homes and cars are expected to rise. rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage could go a half percent. economists believe the crisis could lead to a further drop in the value of the u.s. dollar. as a result the price for goods, specifically imported from china, like rice and spices would increase. jitters about the debt deadline are having an impact on wall street. the dow lost 581 points last week. there's the biggest weekly drop in a year. >>> a stanford political science expert says the impasse is nothing new. professor david brady says both parties have
troops serving in afghanistan. marines want to know if they'll get paid if the debt deadline expires. it was the first question they asked the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff during his visit today to afghanistan. admirable mike mullen told him he does not know the answer, but says he's confident they will eventually get any salary they're owed. >>> failure to raise the debt ceiling could have widespread impact and end up costing us all more. interest rates for homes and cars are...
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commander in afghanistan general petraeus and u.s. secretary of defense robert gates regarding the precipitous u.s. political and military withdrawal that after the soviet forces withdraw from afghanistan the real wrong way for the united states was eat and friends in pakistan and afghanistan as a proxy anti soviet jihad in the late seventy's and this is the main political military and security wonder that the united states has committed in this region the united states is doomed to deal b of their blow back off its own policy back in late seventy's in pakistan and afghanistan. the russian pilots taking to the skies in small airplanes have long been grounded by unimaginable about some people work recently at the center there has dropped some of the rebels to clear in the runway for more frequent flights over many obstacles that remain before it's the golden age for us in small aviation these yes that's nice but that's the experience. dozens of pilots swinging their way across russia for the second annual cuban air show the most small
commander in afghanistan general petraeus and u.s. secretary of defense robert gates regarding the precipitous u.s. political and military withdrawal that after the soviet forces withdraw from afghanistan the real wrong way for the united states was eat and friends in pakistan and afghanistan as a proxy anti soviet jihad in the late seventy's and this is the main political military and security wonder that the united states has committed in this region the united states is doomed to deal b of...
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>> think about afghanistan when we were helping the same people, probably, go against the soviet union at that time. i am worried a little bit about al qaeda influence, but i think we have to sort that out theory of we will find out who these people our age, and, hopefully, -- we will find know who these people are, and, hopefully, we can get this transition group. i think we can work with them and get a better understanding how these people are. >> think back on this budget bill. it is one thing to reach an agreement, which you are working towards. it is another thing to pass it. the speaker has made it very clear that he wants to do a bill that can get 218 republicans. that is his goal. on the other hand, he may not be able to do that if it is in the region have been talking about. can you talk about the conundrum that the speaker is in? will democratic votes be needed? will your vote be there, do you think? >> it depends. obviously, i like the defense portion of this bill. has been put together on a bipartisan basis, said this is a real defense bill. i like the defense part of it, b
>> think about afghanistan when we were helping the same people, probably, go against the soviet union at that time. i am worried a little bit about al qaeda influence, but i think we have to sort that out theory of we will find out who these people our age, and, hopefully, -- we will find know who these people are, and, hopefully, we can get this transition group. i think we can work with them and get a better understanding how these people are. >> think back on this budget bill....
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trillion of higher spending, and the phony spending they are now offering is the promise not to be in afghanistan and iraq for the next 500 years. >> but the group of people generally when they think about the 1990's and clinton administration have a favorable view of the surpluses that were there after the deal you just talked about was brokered and the economy was broken at that point. barrett there were two tax increases in 1990 under bush. the deficit continued to worsen. in 1993, the deficit was projected under clinton's numbers to increase to be $200 billion as far as the eye could see. when did the economy recover? when did the stock market go up? when the jobs created? when the republicans took the house and senate in november 1994 is when the stock-market the dispute with the growth go up? 1997. when we cut the capital gains tax. republicans cut the capital gains tax and clinton signed it and growth went from here to here. there was in the second half of the 1990's, when republicans took control of the house and senate, took all of clinton's tax and spending programs off the table and cu
trillion of higher spending, and the phony spending they are now offering is the promise not to be in afghanistan and iraq for the next 500 years. >> but the group of people generally when they think about the 1990's and clinton administration have a favorable view of the surpluses that were there after the deal you just talked about was brokered and the economy was broken at that point. barrett there were two tax increases in 1990 under bush. the deficit continued to worsen. in 1993, the...
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we need to get out of afghanistan and we are on our way out of korea -- iraq. these are global and the president is right to stand by them. is this a better deal than the committee would have gotten? it is a better deal for the american people. tavis: looked me in the eye and tell me earnestly that you believe that defense is in fact after all is said and done, going to get cut. governor? >> it better. if it does not we're not doing our job. tavis: but will it? >> i do not know. if congress people have a way of weaseling out of stuff that the last minute the defense has not been looked at for a long time and there is a lot of fat that needs to get cut. the defense contracts are smart. there is defense jobs based in 430 at a 435 districts. these are automatic. if the president is tough, we will get these done and the president will go down as someone who made a difference. he -- if he caves in, we have not gain anything. this is up to the president. congress has made itself irrelevant. that might not be a bad thing. tavis: a tough question, maybe not. to ask you
we need to get out of afghanistan and we are on our way out of korea -- iraq. these are global and the president is right to stand by them. is this a better deal than the committee would have gotten? it is a better deal for the american people. tavis: looked me in the eye and tell me earnestly that you believe that defense is in fact after all is said and done, going to get cut. governor? >> it better. if it does not we're not doing our job. tavis: but will it? >> i do not know. if...
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but let's be realistic-- in afghanistan, afghanistan, the fighting season is 12 months a year. it may get a little less when they-- the snow comes but 12 months a year. we've got provinces now in afghanistan that have been turned over to the afghanis, and we should continue along those lines ask start bringing our troops home. they need to come home. >> lehrer: now, have you said this to president obama? is he aware of your position on all of this? >> i've-- i've talked to people in the administration. the president knows how i feel. i have told him i hope that there's a troop withdrawal and one of significance. >> lehrer: and you expect that to happen. >> well, i hope so. >> lehrer: you don't have any inside information. >> no, i have no inside information. >> lehrer: do you have any idea when it will be announced? >> i think it will be very soon. it's a couple of weeks to the first of the month and that's the day datewe have. i would guess the week after next. >> lehrer: let's go to domestic things. the biden negotiations on deficit reduction, and the debt ceiling. where do t
but let's be realistic-- in afghanistan, afghanistan, the fighting season is 12 months a year. it may get a little less when they-- the snow comes but 12 months a year. we've got provinces now in afghanistan that have been turned over to the afghanis, and we should continue along those lines ask start bringing our troops home. they need to come home. >> lehrer: now, have you said this to president obama? is he aware of your position on all of this? >> i've-- i've talked to people in...
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commander in afghanistan general petraeus and u.s. secretary of defense robert gates regarding the chrysippus us political and military withdrawal of after the soviet forces was drawn from afghanistan where real the wrong way for the united states was lead and trends into pakistan and afghanistan as a proxy anti saw me jihad in the late seventy's this is the main political would be able to rant security blunder of the united states has committed in this region the united states is doomed to deal we have been blowback of its own policy back in late seventy's in pakistan and afghanistan now taking to the skies where planes of a long been grounded by an unimaginable amount of rock that we set meets up with little drops on the legal legs clearing the runway of from all three clint flights and with that many obstacles remaining before it's the golden age for us it's all a.d.h. there these yeah a lot of the things. dozens of pilots swinging their way across russia for the second annual qubani air show for most small aircraft enthusiastic su
commander in afghanistan general petraeus and u.s. secretary of defense robert gates regarding the chrysippus us political and military withdrawal of after the soviet forces was drawn from afghanistan where real the wrong way for the united states was lead and trends into pakistan and afghanistan as a proxy anti saw me jihad in the late seventy's this is the main political would be able to rant security blunder of the united states has committed in this region the united states is doomed to...
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it includes savings from winding down the wars in iraq and afghanistan. these are real savings that cbo scores at about $1 trillion. we know that some republicans will quibble over these savings but they have no leg to stand on. but wars are the second biggest policy driver of our deficits after the bush tax cut for the conduct and the worst ads to our debt, to is undeniable that winding down the war's delivers savings. the administration tells us with the wind down, they can't prosecute -- they can count on billions of dollars over the next decade the cbo count $1.67 trillion. we know the republicans agree theythis mstath because included the same settings in the ryan budget that passed the house. they never criticized that accounting and it is hard to see how they could do so now. lastly, senator reid's proposal allows for a joint committee that has the potential to achieve deeper savings down the road. all in all, this is an offer that republicans cannot refuse. all of the cuts in center repots proposal have been supported at one point or another by re
it includes savings from winding down the wars in iraq and afghanistan. these are real savings that cbo scores at about $1 trillion. we know that some republicans will quibble over these savings but they have no leg to stand on. but wars are the second biggest policy driver of our deficits after the bush tax cut for the conduct and the worst ads to our debt, to is undeniable that winding down the war's delivers savings. the administration tells us with the wind down, they can't prosecute --...
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and nay toe forces in afghanistan have a new commander -- nato forces in afghanistan have a new commander. general david petraeus handed over command of the war to marine general john allen. pet yous is returning to washington to direct the -- petraeus is returning to washington to direct the cia. today's handover comes as the u.s. starts pulling troops out of afghanistan and gradually transferring security to local forces. >>> up next were maryland voters told to stay away from polls on election day? the robocall controversy goes to court and one of the people facing criminal charges speaks out. >>> plus check out some of the other stories on our rundown tonight. the news edge at 11:00 is coming right back. >> this is fox 5 news edge at 11:00. >>> it's been months since the last race for governor for maryland ended, but the controversy over thousands it of robocalls made election day is just heating up. two political consultants working for former governor robert ehrlich are facing criminal charges. fox 5's laura evans reports. >> was there in any way an
and nay toe forces in afghanistan have a new commander -- nato forces in afghanistan have a new commander. general david petraeus handed over command of the war to marine general john allen. pet yous is returning to washington to direct the -- petraeus is returning to washington to direct the cia. today's handover comes as the u.s. starts pulling troops out of afghanistan and gradually transferring security to local forces. >>> up next were maryland voters told to stay away from polls...
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we learned just moments ago that a top american commander in afghanistan has been relieved of his duties. major general peter fuller was punished for comments he made to politico, disparaging afghan president hamid karzai, saying that afghanistan would side with pakistan in a conflict against the u.s. he also said afghan's leaders are isolated from reality. general fuller was deputy commander of the nato training mission and responsible for training afghan security forces. >>> japan's nuclear minister says his country has not yet developed a plan for disposing nuclear waste that has accumulated since last spring's earthquake and tsunami. those events led to the world's worst nuclear accident since chernobyl. >>> you know that olds saying about no good deed going unpunished? we have another example later in the grapevine. and the latest on the sexual harassment allegations against republican candidate herman cain. >> the two frontrunners in the gop presidential race were at the same place today here in washington. mitt romney talked specifics about his economic plan while herman cain was
we learned just moments ago that a top american commander in afghanistan has been relieved of his duties. major general peter fuller was punished for comments he made to politico, disparaging afghan president hamid karzai, saying that afghanistan would side with pakistan in a conflict against the u.s. he also said afghan's leaders are isolated from reality. general fuller was deputy commander of the nato training mission and responsible for training afghan security forces. >>> japan's...
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. >> o'malley blames the tax cuts and the unfinanced wars in iraq and afghanistan. mcdonnell blames a federal spending free. >> governor o'malley is wrong. federal employees are not the ones that caused the federal deficit. >> shutting down the federal government, they say, is a terrible idea. in washington, bruce leshan, 9news now. >>> now o'malley and mcdonnell have been sniping at each other. slammed republican goff no, sir as union busters. up next, we'll talk with two key people watching this thing closely as time winds down and the shutdown looks more and more likely. >>> folks, we are in a countdown to a possible government shutdown. if it happens, there are five immediate consequences. workers will be furloughed, national parks and museums will close. veteran services will be affected. visa and passport processing will be delayed and the border patrol and law enforcement could be detailed. john staten join us now from roll call. it covers the news from capitol hill. first question, eleanor and congresswoman norton, how likely is this going to happen to us? >
. >> o'malley blames the tax cuts and the unfinanced wars in iraq and afghanistan. mcdonnell blames a federal spending free. >> governor o'malley is wrong. federal employees are not the ones that caused the federal deficit. >> shutting down the federal government, they say, is a terrible idea. in washington, bruce leshan, 9news now. >>> now o'malley and mcdonnell have been sniping at each other. slammed republican goff no, sir as union busters. up next, we'll talk...
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is anyone safe in afghanistan? really safe? >> well, not... we can't say that anyone is safe in this country. >> reporter: mar rown mir runs the afghan center for policy studies. >> they have decided not to face the u.s. military, instead they have focused on terrorist attacks on civilians, government, institutions. >> reporter: in two suicide attacks the taliban unleashed a surprising new weapon that allowed them to get past police and security-- bombs hidden in turbans. there are checkpoints all across kabul. it's common to pull people out of vehicles, to frisk them and search the vehicles themselves but as you can see, it's incredibly uncommon to search under a turban. to remove a turban in public would be considered an insult. it was an explosive-laden turban that killed the kandahar mayor yesterday. and just last week, koofi herself was invited to a gathering where two people were killed. have you changed any way that you go about life because of these threats? >> i did a little bit. but, you know, when it comes to assassination and plann
is anyone safe in afghanistan? really safe? >> well, not... we can't say that anyone is safe in this country. >> reporter: mar rown mir runs the afghan center for policy studies. >> they have decided not to face the u.s. military, instead they have focused on terrorist attacks on civilians, government, institutions. >> reporter: in two suicide attacks the taliban unleashed a surprising new weapon that allowed them to get past police and security-- bombs hidden in...
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his efforts in afghanistan, i applaud the fact he was in favor of the troops. but he didn't think an election there was fair, would have the support of the people. he's failed on almost every dimension but he continues to pursue the same course. it's inexplicable other than having a person that just doesn'understand america and i don't think he does. i don't think president obama understand what is unique about america, what is exceptional but #* about america. i don't think he understands that it's free people and free enterprise that is make america the economic powerhouse it is. i think he thinks that government bureaucrats, well-intentioned, somehow can do a better job guiding our economy and our lives than free people, and he's wrong. >> and we continue. more of my special interview with mitt romney right after this. ♪ it was the best day [ whooping ] ♪ it was the best day ♪ it was the best day ♪ ♪ it was the best day ♪ 'cause of you we make a great pair. huh? progressive and the great outdoors! we make a great pair. right, tally. that's what i
his efforts in afghanistan, i applaud the fact he was in favor of the troops. but he didn't think an election there was fair, would have the support of the people. he's failed on almost every dimension but he continues to pursue the same course. it's inexplicable other than having a person that just doesn'understand america and i don't think he does. i don't think president obama understand what is unique about america, what is exceptional but #* about america. i don't think he understands that...
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under whose watch did we have wars in afghanistan that we started? under his watch, the economy faltered that we had to rescue it from going off of a cliff. republicans are equally responsible if not more responsible than democrats for th situation we are in now. host: when the democrats had control, why didn't they raise taxes? guest: i agreed that raising taxes on people making over $250,000 was a good idea. obamantroduced a budget that called for that. by the end of 200010, -- 2010, the tax cuts were going to expire. there was a situation where the economy could get even worse. we will not extend a tax cuts for the middle class. if you do that, extend it for the rich. -- and he said, i will sacrifice to reach a compromise. he has shown that willingness many times over. host: republican line, for lauderdale florida. caller: i am very fearful of something going on with the politics of the united states into the discussion going on now. i see the democratic party developing what i call. you elt me, and i will get other people's money and take care of
under whose watch did we have wars in afghanistan that we started? under his watch, the economy faltered that we had to rescue it from going off of a cliff. republicans are equally responsible if not more responsible than democrats for th situation we are in now. host: when the democrats had control, why didn't they raise taxes? guest: i agreed that raising taxes on people making over $250,000 was a good idea. obamantroduced a budget that called for that. by the end of 200010, -- 2010, the tax...
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the key part of the afghanistan. it was first noted by enhof from oklahoma when they began to complain about the reassignment. "the last minute nature of the remissioning of two battalions to kuwait impacted their training and deployment. the soldiers of the 4th believe their remissioning is part of a drawdown in afghanistan, even though an assessment from general petraeus is still outstanding and the administration has yet to discuss drawdown plans with congress. that's troubling to me. the pentagon pushed back, explaining the decision did not suggest a drawdown from afghanistan as her begun. because the president hasn't decided on how deep the cuts would be. general petraeus in town for the confirmation hearing next week carrying with him recommendations and options for how many troops the president could draw down. >> even though, that drawdown hasn't started, because of the decision hasn't been made. >> as general petraeus was looking across afghanistan, and beginning to identify different options, it was pretty
the key part of the afghanistan. it was first noted by enhof from oklahoma when they began to complain about the reassignment. "the last minute nature of the remissioning of two battalions to kuwait impacted their training and deployment. the soldiers of the 4th believe their remissioning is part of a drawdown in afghanistan, even though an assessment from general petraeus is still outstanding and the administration has yet to discuss drawdown plans with congress. that's troubling to me....
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. >> let's take a couple minutes and talk about afghanistan. this is the other big debate that is really coming to a head this summer. you're on opposite ends of it in terms of how many troops should come home with the draw down begins next month. senator graham, within the republican party there is a growing debate about afghanistan as well. mitt romney, you say he's front-runner of the republican race and he says this about america's role in afghanistan during the debate this week. listen. >> i also think we've learned that our troops shouldn't go off and try to fight a war of independence for another nation. only the afghanis can win afghanistan's independence from the taliban. >> to which you said, he may be another jimmy carter. you said this about another republican. >> well, i said that the debate last night was more like jimmy carter than ronald reagan. if you think the pathway to the gop nomination in 2012 to get to barack obama's left on libya, afghanistan and iraq, you're going to meet a lot of headwind. this is not a war of afghan i
. >> let's take a couple minutes and talk about afghanistan. this is the other big debate that is really coming to a head this summer. you're on opposite ends of it in terms of how many troops should come home with the draw down begins next month. senator graham, within the republican party there is a growing debate about afghanistan as well. mitt romney, you say he's front-runner of the republican race and he says this about america's role in afghanistan during the debate this week....
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not know exactly what is going to do, but is expected he is going to count winding down the war in afghanistan as a substantial part of the savings. that could be worth about $1 trillion over 10 years. meanwhile, john boehner is working on his own deficit- reduction debt limit increase plan. he would take -- that plan would be affected in two stages. the first would be $900 trillion or so deficit reduction package, spending cuts, paired with roughly equal amount in debt limit increase. then he would empower a special committee to find an additional $1.60 trillion to authorize or trigger another increase in the debt ceiling. the problem with this proposal, however, it would require raising the debt ceiling by the requisite $2.40 trillion amount into the stages. that is something the president and democratic leaders after yesterday's said is a nonstarter. they say it would create too much uncertainty for the marketplace and the economy if this process had to be replaced at the beginning of next year or summer of next year. >> the house republicans made their own at last it with a cap and balance
not know exactly what is going to do, but is expected he is going to count winding down the war in afghanistan as a substantial part of the savings. that could be worth about $1 trillion over 10 years. meanwhile, john boehner is working on his own deficit- reduction debt limit increase plan. he would take -- that plan would be affected in two stages. the first would be $900 trillion or so deficit reduction package, spending cuts, paired with roughly equal amount in debt limit increase. then he...